Ingredients

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Pinch salt

1 pint maple-walnut ice cream

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, bring syrup to a boil. Remove from heat; add chocolate, butter, and salt. Whisk until smooth. (To store sauce, cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks; warm in the microwave or on the stove over low heat.)

To serve, divide ice cream among four serving bowls; top with sauce.